Jewellery Care Guide

With a little care, your Gemzlane pieces can stay beautiful for years. This guide covers how to store, clean, and handle your jewellery depending on the material.

General Care Tips

A few simple habits go a long way for all jewellery types:

Keep away from moisture – Remove jewellery before bathing, swimming, or exercising. Water, sweat, and humidity speed up tarnishing and can dull gemstones.
Apply perfume and lotions first – Chemicals in perfumes, hairsprays, and body lotions can react with metals and coatings. Always put jewellery on last.
Avoid heat and direct sunlight – Prolonged exposure can fade stones, weaken adhesives, and discolour metal finishes.
Store separately – Store each piece in its own pouch or compartment to prevent scratching and tangling. A cool, dry place away from sunlight is ideal.
Put jewellery on last, take it off first – This minimises exposure to cosmetics, friction, and impact.

Care by Material

Brass Jewellery

Brass is a warm-toned alloy that may naturally oxidise or darken over time — this is normal and not a defect.

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after each wear to remove oils and moisture.
Store in an airtight zip-lock pouch or an anti-tarnish bag when not in use.
Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, vinegar, or abrasive cloths.

Sterling Silver Jewellery

Sterling silver (92.5% silver) may tarnish when exposed to air, sulphur, and moisture — this is natural and can be reversed.

Polish regularly with a soft silver polishing cloth to maintain shine.
Store in an airtight pouch or a jewellery box with anti-tarnish lining.
Keep away from rubber, latex, and household chemicals, which accelerate tarnishing.
Do not use toothpaste or abrasive pastes — they can scratch the surface.

Pearl Jewellery

Pearls are organic and delicate. They require the most gentle care of all materials.

Wipe with a soft, damp cloth after every wear to remove sweat and oils — never use chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners.
Allow pearls to air-dry fully before storing.
Store flat (not hanging) in a soft pouch or cloth-lined box, away from other jewellery that could scratch them.
Keep away from perfume, hairspray, and cosmetics entirely — even mild exposure dulls the lustre over time.
Pearls need a little humidity to stay hydrated; completely airtight storage for long periods is not ideal.

Gemstone Jewellery

Care varies by stone type, but these general guidelines work for most pieces:

Wipe with a soft, damp cloth after wear. For a deeper clean, use mild soapy water and a soft brush — rinse and dry well.
Avoid ultrasonic cleaners unless your stone is confirmed safe for them (diamonds generally are; opals, emeralds, and pearls are not).
Store each piece separately to prevent harder stones from scratching softer ones.
Avoid sudden temperature changes, which can cause some stones to crack or cloud.
Remove gemstone jewellery before any manual work, sport, or heavy activity.

A Note on Our Care Claims

We want to be straightforward with you. At Gemzlane, we do not claim our jewellery is permanently waterproof or guaranteed tarnish-free. All metals and coatings interact with moisture, skin chemistry, and environment over time. With consistent care, however, most pieces will retain their beauty for a long time.

If a specific product listing mentions a finish, plating, or coating, follow any additional care notes included on that page.

Need Help?

If you have a question about caring for a specific piece, reach out to us — we're happy to help.